Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
At a touch over $25 this is a great value release, attractive now but built to reward medium term cellaring. In terms of winemaking the wine saw extended maceration on...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
There are a number of 2016 Chardonnay releases starting to roll in with this release from Collalto amongst the best I've tried of the vintage to date. It's still youthful,...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
This wine is at the peak of its powers with a wonderful balance struck between creamy almost mealy stone fruits and a powdery, lithe acid structure. The nose has a...
Grenache
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
A lovely light pink with a slight salmon hue, the nose is a pretty combination of wild strawberry, red apple skins and a faint note of Turkish delight. ...
Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
A Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend that also includes a small amount of Malbec (1.5%) and Cabernet Franc (0.5%) and is produced from the Mount Barker region in Western Australia. The...
Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon continues to be one of the most consistent region and varietal combinations in Australia, this release from Credaro has all the hallmarks to be a long...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
The second release of Shiraz from Humis and even though the vines are relatively young the 2015 Shiraz is an elegant, slightly savoury and imminently drinkable wine that is punching...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
Produced from a Single Vineyard in the Lenswood sub region of Adelaide Hills and crafted by the talented Peter Leske this is a consistently good performer with the 2016 vintage...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
Angullong continue their run of quality releases from the cool climate growing region of Orange in NSW. This Chardonnay is elegant, subtle and moreish with a nose...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
Barrel fermented as the name suggest and aged on lees for eight months in old French oak with regular lees stirring this is a complex and worked example of Chardonnay...